New ZealandWatch: 'Can’t see anything' - East Auckland McDonald's on fire The nearby buildings have been evacuated and a service station has closed its pumps.05 May 05:20 AM
New ZealandTauranga electric truck fire under investigationAn investigation is under way after an electric truck caught fire at Bethlehem.04 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandPeople evacuated after electric truck catches fireThe electric truck fire happened at Bethlehem Town Centre, causing clouds of smoke.04 May 12:38 AM
New ZealandExplosions as refugee family 'lose everything' in massive house fire, neighbour entered to find kidsThe fire completely gutted the two-storey property in Auckland's Mount Roskill.03 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team mealsEmployment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.03 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire rips through Mt Roskill houseNeighbours heard explosions as a fire ripped through a Mt Roskill house. Video / suppliedWatch03 May 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wifeJirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.02 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandPolice seek dashcam footage after body found in burnt-out carPolice want footage that can help them piece together what happened.02 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandBody found in burned-out vehicle in Wellington park overnightA scene examination is due to take place today.01 May 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Absolute legends': Canterbury town locals praise fire crews for flood heroicsCrews rescued two people and two dogs from a car stranded in floodwater.01 May 09:28 AM
New Zealand'Fortunate to be safe': Woman and children rescued from car 'engulfed' by floodingFirefighters rescued a woman and two kids trapped in floodwaters in Canterbury.01 May 02:59 AM
New ZealandOne critically injured after high-speed crash in AvondaleA person has sustained critical injuries after a high-speed crash on Tiverton Rd, Avondale at 2.14am. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Apr 08:02 PM
New ZealandTwo people charged with arson after Hamilton fireA man, 46, and woman, 39, are due to appear in court next week.30 Apr 06:01 AM
New ZealandWoman with 'complex mental health issues' appears in court after alleged nitric acid attackThe victim suffered burns to an arm and clothing and was treated at the scene.30 Apr 12:51 AM
New Zealand‘Cops banging on their door’: Neighbour’s sleepless night after Wellington acid attackThe victim suffered burns to an arm and clothing and was treated at the scene.29 Apr 08:05 PM
New Zealand'It was everything to them': Auckland recycling plant fire leaves employees' future up in the airThe blaze left almost 120 employees without a place to work.29 Apr 07:29 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate South Auckland funeral home fire as arsonOfficers say they have not yet linked the fire to a dispute over a Mongrel Mobster's body.29 Apr 07:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council urges proper battery disposal as rubbish fires riseLast week's fire destroyed the Abilities Group recycling plant in Glenfield.28 Apr 06:45 PM
New ZealandFire at Māngere Bridge funeral parlourFour people were seen running away from the area after a suspicious fire broke out at Just Funerals, Māngere Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron PitneyWatch28 Apr 07:18 AM
New ZealandFuneral home fire linked to family fight over Mongrel Mobster's bodyFour people were seen running from the area around the home last night. 28 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandArmed police outside Auckland funeral home following blazeScene guards remain in place while an examination of the damage was under way.27 Apr 08:07 PM
New ZealandPolice Investigate Fire at South Auckland Funeral DirectorsFire and Emergency crews from South Auckland stations have attended an unexplained fire at a Funeral home in Mangere overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Apr 03:03 PM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Canterbury crashA single car rolled over on Lake Sumner Rd.27 Apr 06:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tears as destruction at fire-ravaged recycling plant revealedThe plant was destroyed in massive blaze that sent toxic smoke across North Shore suburbs.25 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Footage reveals the destruction caused by fire at the Abilities Group recycling plantNorth Shore residents have had their first glimpse of the devastation caused by the recent fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant on Hill Rd. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Apr 09:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters trapped above North Shore blaze were engulfed in smoke with 'no escape'It would have been like being stuck above 'a mini-volcano about to erupt'.25 Apr 07:51 AM
New ZealandFirefighters in broken-down truck trapped in smoke cloudTwo firefighters had to be rescued last night after their aerial unit broke down, stranding them above the flames in a cloud of heavy smoke.Watch25 Apr 07:35 AM
New ZealandRecycling plant seeks community support after huge fireA Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.25 Apr 05:44 AM
New Zealand'Strong rubber smell': Evacuation sign after Auckland mall fireShoppers smelled smoke in the food court, but no fire alarm sounded.25 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandFire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blazeThe union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.25 Apr 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Serious': Paraglider 'unresponsive' after landing in sea off Christchurch coastPolice received the emergency call at 11.50am today.25 Apr 12:25 AM
New Zealand Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries. 24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle crashes into South Auckland creekFirefighters rescued a survivor from the vehicle. 24 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fallLouisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.24 Apr 09:13 PM